Lonesome Dove's Janey and Lilly from Flank Hawk

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Lilly

In a previous post (here) I discussed a little bit about one of the main characters in my First Civilization's Legacy Series, Lilly.

As a writer, when I create a character, I start with an initial image and personality and go from there. One of the original influences for Lilly.

Like many writers, I'm not only influenced by people I've met and known, but those I come across while reading or watching television/movies.

Lonesome Dove is one of those novels and films that is filled with intriguing characters. Janey, the backwoods, stone-chucking, frog-eating young girl came to mind when imagined Lilly, a yong girl Flank Hawk comes across while fleeing with the Blood Sword, ogres and mud hounds close on his trail.


Lonesome Dove's Janey

Janey and Lilly aren't identical, but there are echoes of Janey in Lilly when she first appears in Chapter 18 of Flank Hawk. A few of those echoes remain as Lilly has developed as a character and grown throughout the series.

Lonesome Dove: A Novel and a Film not to be Overlooked

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Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is set in the 1870s where two retired Texas Rangers set out upon one last adventure: A cattle drive from Texas to Montana to establish a ranch there.

The characters and storyline's adventure is about the best I've read. It encompasses adventure, love, courage, villainy, friendship, hardship, wonder, loyalty, and loss. If you're looking for an engaging read you won't forget, this novel is it. and/or a wonderful mini series-length movie, you can't go wrong.


Equally engaging is the adaptation to film as a miniseries. The cast of characters comes to life in an equally spectacular manner as the novel. Maybe it's because the original concept for the novel was based on the author's original screen play that wasn't brought to film until years after the novel's success.

I'm sure you can pick up a copy of both (novel and DVD) at the local library, just as both are available new. For those who've followed this blog since the beginning, you may have noticed this is the second post on Lonesome Dove. Guess that says I think a lot of it.

Below is a video clip of the closing scene. Shouldn't give too much away.
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Lonesome Dove: An Excellent Novel that Translated with Equal Splendor to Film

Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is one book that accomplished a rare feat: The film version was equally well executed.

The novel is set in the 1870s where two retired Texas Rangers set out upon one last adventure: A cattle drive from Texas to Montana to establish a ranch there.

The characters and story line's adventure is about the best I've read. Maybe it's because the original concept for the novel was based on the authors original screen play that wasn't brought to film until years after the novel's success.

Adventure, Love, Courage, Villainy, Friendship, Hardship, Loyalty, Wonder, and Loss. If you're looking for an engaging read you won't forget, and/or a wonderful mini series-length movie, you can't go wrong.

If you have read the novel, or viewed the film version, or both, let me know what you thought. If you haven't, give it a shot and let me know.